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Photokina 08

Hi folks,

Is anyone of you going to Photokina this year? It seems I will be there on Saturday and Sunday so maybe we can meet up? Just another little meeting of Ricoh users and fans?
 
Hi Pavel.
I will be there with Tom (aka peugeoutpeppermill) on the Friday but would come on the Saturday to meet up.
I know that Wouter will be there on the Thursday so we will not be able to meet up with him.
Can't wait to go there and see the new cameras but also have a chat with Ricoh.
 
Nice! I have an appointment with Ricoh guys around the Saturday's midday so I don't know when exactly I will be available. But maybe we can arrange a meeting let's say around 15:00 somewhere around Ricoh booth? I will have a GRDII on a red strap around my neck or on a shoulder ;) If you see me anywhere around, don't hesitate to contact me. But be prepared for a very funny English :D

I'm looking forward to meeting you and anyone who will be there!
 
I have been to photokina on Wednesday and checked the Ricoh booth too. I am already back home so unfortunately I can't meet with you guys. I spoke with one of the representatives (Dirk W.) and he said that Ricoh will commit themself to further improve the GRD and GX, in particular concerning the image quality. So we could expect more in the next 2/3 years.

I posted about the show on my blog (http://wouter28mm.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/photokina-2008/#more-567). I wish you guys a lot of fun at the show and keep us posted of your talks with the Ricoh representatives.
 
Hi Wouter,

It's a pity we could not meet up at Photokina! But I'm sure, there will be some more opportunities in a future! We spent some very nice moments with Cristian, Tom and Ricoh management during this weekend. Ricoh staff is very kind and responsive. Guys, we are really lucky that Ricoh is so different from any other big brand! They really listen our suggestions and answer questions! We could not and did not expect answers on all our questions, like "when there will be a GRDIII?" or "will there be a Ricoh camera with large sensor?". Of course, we bugged them with such kind of questions ;)

I'm a bit busy right now (you know, first day at work), but I will post some photos and comments later today or tomorrow.
 
Hi Pavel, it was great meeting you and the Ricoh guys at Photokina. I had a great time and we are indeed lucky Ricoh has such a great attitude towards customers and are open to suggestions.
Hope we can arrange another meet-up soon.

Looking forward to your report, still writing mine.
 
Hi Pavel,

I so much agree with you about the attitude of Ricoh. So different from all the other manufacturers. Things look promising for the next view years indeed.
And I know for sure that there will be someday we can meet. The same for Cristi. It is already so great we can have contact with each others and exhange thoughts and experiences.

And I have to say it again. There is almost no other manufacturer that listen so well to their customers and checks the blogs and forums of Ricoh users.

I am looking forward to your post Pavel. Next time we will meet!
 
Wouter,
I noted from your Photokina report (thank you for writing it) that the Ricoh people admitted the dust problem of GX. It should be a bad news for the GX users. :cry: That said, you would not believe how dusty my in-law's G7 has become to the bare eyes on the inside surface of the len. Wonder if the G9/G10 (other P&Ss) has the same problem.
Nevin
 
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